It’s always amazing to me when I meet a knitter who doesn’t like to swatch--swatching is sometimes my favorite part of the entire knitting process! Setting aside time to swatch gives you a moment to get to know your new yarn intimately. For dyers, swatching is one of the many ways to determine how a yarn will behave and whether it’s right for your customers. I know swatching takes a little time, so I’ve done some of the work for you! I’m spending some time ...
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Fall is upon us and it is the season to break out your knitting needles and crochet hooks and whip up something cozy before winter. Today on the blog, we are going to dye up a warm and cozy autumn blend inspired by the fall leaves changing colors. We will be using three shades of RIT Dye to create these MARSHMALLOW WORSTED skeins that are reminiscent of autumn foliage. RIT Dye is readily available at your local craft store and the liquid bottles come with ...
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Fall is here! Time for pumpkin spice lattes, spooky haunted houses, apple cider donuts, fiber festivals, and most importantly, the start of sweater knitting season! With limited time to complete this sweater, I need to pick something quick to knit up. Luckily, Knomad just released the perfect yarn for this project, MARSHMALLOW WORSTED. I’m casting on a sweater ASAP for my husband to wear to our favorite fiber festival, Rhinebeck Sheep and Wool festival in Dutchess County, NY. The main requirement is it must be ...
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